The term "orographic" refers to
A)convection stimulated principally by local heating.
B)lifting along the edges of conflicting air masses.
C)air mass modification and the formation of secondary air masses.
D)forced uplift due to the presence of a physical barrier.
E)vertical lifting due to converging air masses.

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The term "orographic" refers specifically to the forced lifting of air due to the presence of a physical barrier, such as a mountain range.

The Term "Orographic" Refers to